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Advanced oxidation for indirect potable reuse: a practical application in Australia.

Y Poussade¹, A Roux, T Walker

¹Veolia Water Australia, Level 1, 20 Wharf Street, Brisbane QLD, 4000, Australia. yvan.poussade@veoliawater.com.au

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research

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Summary

The Western Corridor Recycled Water Project effectively removes N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) using advanced oxidation. This ensures safe, purified recycled water meets stringent Australian guidelines for indirect potable reuse.

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Environmental Engineering
Water Treatment Technologies
Public Health

Background:

The Western Corridor Recycled Water (WCRW) Project in South East Queensland is a major recycled water scheme, the largest in the southern hemisphere.
Ensuring the highest quality and safety of purified recycled water for indirect potable reuse is paramount.
Stringent Australian guidelines limit N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) to 10 ng/L in purified recycled water due to its potential carcinogenicity.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the advanced oxidation process in the WCRW Project for removing NDMA.
To confirm compliance with the Australian guideline limit for NDMA in purified recycled water.
To assess the cost-effectiveness of the advanced oxidation system for NDMA removal.

Main Methods:

The study focuses on the advanced water treatment section of the WCRW Project, employing a seven-barrier approach.
Key treatment barriers include micro- or ultra-filtration (MF), reverse osmosis (RO), and hydrogen peroxide/UV (H(2)O(2)/UV) advanced oxidation.
The advanced oxidation process is specifically designed to destroy compounds not fully rejected by RO, such as NDMA.

Main Results:

After 16 months of operation, the advanced oxidation system demonstrated significant effectiveness in removing NDMA.
The WCRW Project consistently achieved 100% compliance with the stringent Australian guideline limit of 10 ng/L for NDMA.
The removal of NDMA was achieved at a controlled and economically viable cost.

Conclusions:

The H(2)O(2)/UV advanced oxidation process is a highly effective barrier for NDMA removal in recycled water treatment.
The WCRW Project successfully ensures the production of safe, high-quality purified recycled water for indirect potable reuse.
The implemented advanced water treatment strategy meets regulatory requirements for emerging contaminants at a controlled cost.